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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Lifestyle: Finding happiness one Grumpy day at a time

Me and my Grumpy Cat stuffed cat

I’m a cat person. I had cats growing up. I remember “Gonzo.”
He was all black, fluffy, and he would sleep near my feet at bedtime. My cat, “Bart,”
would travel 4 hours in my Toyota Corolla when I went to visit friends in
Berlin back in 1991. I don’t dislike dogs. We have one now, but I guess I’m
just more comfortable around cats. They’re smaller. They fit really nice in a
lap. And l like to listen to them purr. It’s soothing.

So why do I adore “Grumpy Cat?” There’s gotta be more than
she’s grumpy in a cute kinda’ way and she’s “a cat,” right?

#1 – Grumpy’s advice on life. I love Grumpy’s memes. She
says it like it is. Her book, “The Grumpy side of life,” is one of my
favorites. My favorite saying: “If life gives you lemons, throw them at
someone.”

#2 – Grumpy’s so grumpy, she’s cute. Grumpy’s given name is “Tardar
Sauce” and she has feline dwarfism. That’s why she frowns like she does.

#3 – Grumpy has personality. She’s a “You Tube” star. She’s
has her own Christmas special, wall calender, is a respected author, and even
has Valentine’s cards! There’s even Grumpy balloons, party favors, and a
stuffed Grumpy. I wish my dog had half of Grumpy’s personality!

JUST THE GRUMPY FACTS:

** Grumpy Cat was born “Tardar Sauce.”She has a brother named “Pokey.”

** Grumpy was born 4 APR 2012 in Morristown, AZ.

** Grumpy’s owner is Tabatha Bundesen.

** Grumpy’s Facebook Page has over 8 million likes!

Visit Grumpy at her website: http://www.grumpycats.com/

Question: do you have a favorite meme or Grumpy saying? Do
you have any Grumpy Cat merchandise? Are you planning on giving out Grumpy Cat
Valentines? Share your favorite memes, videos, or Grumpy quotes!!

Melissa, I share your philosophy when it comes to Grumpy's humor. Laurel, that's an awesome meme!! Judy, there's nothing like a lap cat, though I think dogs are more demonstrative with their affection.

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A member of Generation X, Stephanie was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. After graduating from Central High, she joined the U.S. Army. She spent 11 years in the military, 7 stationed in Germany. While in the military she earned her B.S. in Political Science from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA in 1995. She left the Army in 1997 and settled in California. She now works for LAPD as a 911 Dispatcher. The New England Patriots are still her favorite football team. Stephanie has been married for over 19 years. She has two boys, Andrew, 8, and Joseph, 4.